The California bay is a native evergreen tree that grows to 80 feet in height. There are different species of the laurel family, California bay leaves or umbellularia californica, which are also known as mountain laurel, Oregon myrtle, or pepperwood.
Also known as laurels, these leaves from a tree native to California are sweet with nutmeg and camphor notes.
Best for slow cooking dishes. Add to chowders, tomato based dishes, stews, and pickling brines. Remove whole leaves before serving.
These leaves are longer, skinnier, have a stronger flavor than Turkish bay leaves. California and Turkish bay leaves can be used interchangeably, but because of their stronger flavor, less of the California should be used in recipes. Excellent in chowders, tomato based dishes, stews and pickling. Remove whole leaves before serving
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Salt-Free
Onion-Free
Corn-Free
Sweetener-Free
Sugar-Free
MSG-Free
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Black Pepper-Free
Capsicum-Free
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A succulent turkey with richly flavored meat and perfectly glazed with flavors of maple, orange, and summer savory.
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This is a DIY infused vodka inspired by the flavors of gin.
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This is a great weeknight recipe. It easily doubles to feed a crowd. It was created by the Savory Spice Shop in Santa Rosa, CA for the Kendall Jackson Tomato Festival.
Great to pair with fruity flavors in cocktails and vinaigrettes!
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